Transmission Line Engineer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy is a company that specializes in engineering services, and they are seeking a Transmission Line Engineer 3 to apply their knowledge of transmission line engineering. The role involves designing transmission lines, performing structural analysis, and developing cost estimates and specifications for transmission line materials.

Responsibilities:

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range
• Perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures
• Perform foundation designs
• Perform conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies
• Develop cost estimates and schedules and prepare specifications for the procurement of transmission line materials and construction
• Specify transmission line components
• Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right of way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings
• Review vendor submittals

Requirements:

• This position requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Related engineering, internship or co-op work experience
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE
• 3 or more years of experience in transmission line engineering
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles including basic transmission line engineering
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training
• Proficiency with any of the following programs: PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Microstation
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318